GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
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| fauna | animal life |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| dull | tedious |
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